GILLYFLOWER


Meaning of GILLYFLOWER in English

[ 'dʒɪlɪˌflaʊə ]

(also gilliflower )

■ noun any of a number of fragrant flowers, such as the wallflower or white stock.

Origin

ME gilofre (in the sense 'clove'), from OFr. gilofre , girofle , via med. L. from Gk karuophullon (from karuon 'nut' + phullon 'leaf').

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